Skilled clinician offering eleven years of experience in speech and language pathology across care settings (ALF, SNF, acute care and inpatient rehabilitation). Clinical and scholarly interests include interprofessional health education and patient-centered care for acutely hospitalized persons living with dementia. Expertise includes evaluation and treatment of disordered language, cognition, swallowing, motor speech, voice, as well as, multidisciplinary care coordination, goal development with emphasis on patient centered care, intervention planning, and documentation. Strong communication and creative problem-solving abilities with end goal always to promote quality of life for every patient.
Certified Clinical Competencies (CCC): American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (current)
Positive Approach to Care (PAC) Certified Trainer: Teepa Snow (current)
Lee Silverman Voice Therapy Trainer (2015-2018)